PewDiePie breaks silence on Twitch ban and teases channel comeback
Internet sensation PewDiePie breaks his silence on his Twitch comeback and the suspension of his channel in a recent video The renowned content creator shares his thoughts on the matter in a candid and honest discussion
After much speculation and anticipation, PewDiePie, the YouTube sensation, has finally spoken out about his sudden return to Twitch and the mystery behind his Twitch ban. While PewDiePie is well-known for his YouTube content, he had previously experimented with Twitch streaming before leaving the platform and abandoning his channel for a significant period of time.
PewDiePie's dormant Twitch channel unexpectedly resurfaced on March 21, surprising fans worldwide. With no prior announcement from PewDiePie, many speculated that the internet celebrity had fallen victim to a hacking attempt. However, PewDiePie's Twitch channel began broadcasting an uninterrupted loop of his past videos, titled "PewDiePie Infinity," which later revealed that the YouTuber had uploaded over 3,000 hours of content for viewers to enjoy.
On May 9th, Twitch banned PewDiePie's channel, making headlines worldwide. Despite this, PewDiePie remained silent about the reasons behind his Twitch channel's return and the rumors of a potential hack. However, on May 25th, he released a video on his YouTube channel where he briefly addressed these issues. PewDiePie clarified that his Twitch channel was not hacked and that his intention was to create a 24/7 live stream purely for entertainment purposes. He believed it would be a great way for fans to come together, chat, and watch videos as a collective.
PewDiePie explained that both Twitch and YouTube have a similar policy of not providing a clear reason for a ban. As a result, he was uncertain about why he was banned from Twitch. In jest, he suggested that streaming videos from 2017, which may have breached Twitch's guidelines, could have played a role.
In 2017, during a livestream of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, PewDiePie used a racial slur in response to an unexpected event in the game. Understandably, this sparked a significant amount of backlash and criticism. Following his recent Twitch ban, many fans speculated that this incident from 2017 could have been the cause. Nonetheless, PewDiePie's loyal fan base can now rejoice as Twitch has lifted the ban on his channel, granting them access to and enjoyment of his content once again.
